She's Your Daughter!!!! A Girls Trip -- Last Day & Departure Day -- Pages 76 & 77

[heaven2dc]

I just found your TR and am all caught up. Congratulations on being cancer-free!! I'm so happy for you And how exciting that your son is going to propose soon! 2012 is turning out to be such an amazing year for you and our family as well Can't wait to read more about your trip

 

[tink771]

Congratulations Kathy!

 

[aprilisis]

Sorry no responses or update until tomorrow as we are on the way to Bloomington, Illinois for the Illinois State Team Wrestling Chamionships. The team Mark wrestled for in high school is in the final eight.

I hope you had a safe, fun trip!

 

[MaryAz]

Hurray for Markie and Alisha!!!!


I am glad it is in a few years though-they are soooo young!!

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Aww...big Congrats to Markie and Alisha! Was away all week, so missed the exciting news!! They look like such a sweet couple.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Congrats on all the great news!

 

[KatMark]

CONGRATS How Exciting.


I had a feeling when you had errands to do for and with Markie that there might be some news like that.

Looking forward to hearing when it is "official"

Thanks, Pat. I can say most of us are thrilled with the nws.

Congrats on the engagement and the good medical news!

Jill in CO

Thank you, Jill. I am thrilled on both counts.

Double congrats, Kathy -- on your good health, and on Markie's pending engagement! How exciting!

Thanks, norybell. It's going to be a fun two years.

You are just one bundle of good news! First, you received the great news from your oncologist and then you spring the "soon to be engagement" on us. I can't wait to see how Alisha reacts when Markie proposes.

Thanks, Lisa. It's been a great couple of weeks.

If there was a smiley for squealing I would insert it here. Such exciting news. Both about you and Markie. Good days lie ahead.

Dawn, thank you. I am counting on only good days ahead.

OMG - an impending engagement - how exciting! Can't wait to hear how it goes! They make an adorable couple!

Thank you, Amanda. These two weeks are going to drag.................

Awww...SO exciting! And nice that it's a longer engagement, they are so young

They are such a lovely couple!

Too funny though..."issue" had me worried, this is fabulous.

Cythina, sorry if I worried you (that was probably not the right wording with his headaches ). A long engagement will also give them more time to get to know each others likes and dislikes, etc. They've been talking about this for a couple of months so I knew it was coming...just not quite this soon.

Nice ring!

So happy for you... and Markie too.

Thank you, Tim. He obviously has his mother's taste.

First...That is the BEST news in the world Kathy!!!! I am incredibly HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!

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As for Markie and Alisha...WOW!!! That is wonderful news and I KNOW how much you love her...surgical nurses rock too...

I know there is a LOT of celebrating going on at your house this week, you deserve it ALL!!!!
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Thanks, Judy. You are very kind.

 

[KatMark]

I'm so happy for you! Congratulations!

Thank you, Kate.

That is such exciting news!!!!!

Thanks, Jen.

Congrats all around Kathy!!! Looking forward to seeing engagement pictures!

Thank you; now we just have to hope Markie doesn't forget the camera.

Wow, such exciting news Kathy, so happy for Markie! Can't wait to hear how the proposal goes!

Jen, I will be sure to post what ever info he tells me (I'll probably call Alisha to get the details from her ).

YAY!! what exciting news!! and a beautiful ring too! I cannot wait to hear how it goes and to see pictures!

Thanks, Shannon. I hope he can hold out two weeks now...he's awfully excited about it.

Congratulations! Do I smell a Disney Wedding????

I wish; but she is not the Disney fan (that would be Andy's girlfriend).

Fantastic! Congrats to them and the whole family!

(I will second Barry's idea of the Disney wedding)

I would love the idea, especially since I know she doesn't want a church wedding, but an outside wedding.

And you were worried about one of US keeping the secret????? Instead I check the DIS this morning to find THIS!!

Congratulations Dear Kathy! I know how excited you are. And tell Markie congratulations for me too! Looks like he made a fine choice on the diamond and I know Alisha will be thrilled how beautiful it is!

I know, I know. I just couldn't keep the news in because I was so excited.

 

[KatMark]

Very exciting news! Wouldn't a Disney wedding be cool?

Thanks, Tink. It would be cool, but not going to happen.

Yay! How exciting for Markie (and Alisha, even if she doesn't know it yet!). Congrats to all of you

Thank you.

How wonderful! so excited for them
the ring is beautiful!!!
just show's what a wonderful young man you and Mark have raised, going to his future FIL and asking for his blessing is a tribute to you both

congratulations, you will make a great MIL, Alisha is a lucky girl to become
part of your family!

hoping for a Disney wedding too.....

You are too kind; I'm so glad he found that someone special; and it is a blessing that we love her too.

Oh Kathy, what exciting news! Markie is proposing!!! And how sweet that he asked Alisha's father first. They make a gorgeous couple and you can see how happy they are in that picture you posted. The ring he chose is beautiful too, I'm sure she'll love it. Speaking of Markie, how's he feeling? Congratulations to you Kathy, the future mother of the groom!

Thanks, Molly. I was glad he talked to the Father. That was a conversation that was a hoot when he told me about it.

He is feeling fine as far as the headaches -- it was post-concussion symdrome. He is going to the doctor on Monday to see if he needs his knee scoped.

Congrats to all of you!

Thank you, Michelle.

Wow! That is really big news! I can't see the ring right now, but I am sure it is lovely!

I hope word of this does not leak! Can't wait to hear all about the proposal!

I hope it doesn't leak either...he'll be so upset. So far so good.

Kathy and Mary I am finally all caught up w/ your TR...looks like you guys are having alot of fun already w/ EOS shopping and fun at MK...the matching dresses are so cute and I love the pictures w/ Chip and Dale

thanks for sharing pictures of your son Andy and his GF...did he LOVE BLT

and how exciting about your other son Markie what fun...hope she says yes!

J

Thanks, Julie. We were having a good time.

Andy liked BLT...loved the view; he did say he likes the theme and rooms better at Poly though (he is definitely my son).

Thank you...I am sure she will say yes.

How exciting! Yay for Markie

Thank you so much, Suzi.

First CONGRATULATIONS on the exciting news!! I can't wait to hear how it goes! I bet she will be thrilled!!

And I'm all caught up! Looks like you were off to a great start at MK!

Thanks, Amy for the congrats; and glad you are enjoying the first day thus far.

Hi Kathy, Just wanted to stop in and say Congratulations to you and your family!! It will be such an exciting time in all of your lives. Let us know when she says YES!!! Elaine

Thanks, Elaine. I will post an update as soon as he sends me the text message.

I saw a reference on Tim's TR and I popped over to your FB before even looking here...and I saw nothing. ??? so I jumped to the update ( I have to back track a few days I think).I KNEW that this was coming!! HOW EXCITING! You will be gaining a wonderful daughter in law!!!

Congrats!!

Thanks, MaryEllen. We are gaining a beautiful and wonderful daughter-in-law.

Oh how exciting!!! A pre-congrats to Markie!

Thanks, Kelly. I may come to you for advice.

 

[bouncycat]

Congrats to your family!! Exciting news!!!!! wish the new bride and groom our best!!

 

[KatMark]

Wow Kathy, great news, cancer free, no meds anymore and a future wedding. Things don't get much better than that. I'm so happy for you and Mark. Now I see, grandchildren in the happy place!!!

Thank you, Jane. However, I'd like to hold off on the grandchildren for just a little while.

A clean bill of health and a wedding .... you are so blessed my friend! I couldn't be happier for you

Thank you, Queen...we are so excited.

That's a lot of great news Kathy! Congrats to all!

Thanks, Glenn.

That's great news! Congratulations to them. What a beautiful ring.

Thank you; I can't wait to see the ring in person, but I've seen many pictures of it and it is stunning.

Congrats on even more good news!

Thank you so much.

Well we all thought it would be Andy but Markie surprised us all, I guess! congrats to you all!

Thanks, Ali. I knew it wouldn't be Andy. Hopefully, he won't be too long behind.

She looks like a sweet girl. Wishing them a lifetime of happiness!

And in a few years, Kat and Mark get to have some of these little blessings.

She is very sweet and very kind and generous (she currently works in a Nursing Home and is so good with the patients).

I look forward to those little blessings...a few years from after the wedding.

OMG what wonderful news!!!!

I'm so happy for them!!

Thanks, Tanz. I am happy too.

Hi! So, I come back on to do a quick update on my PTR and see that you have some exciting news. And yes! Your news really IS exciting!!!! You've talked about how much you like Alisha and I'm thrilled for your entire family. Can't wait to hear all about the proposal.

Thanks, Tina. I do like her a lot...have since we met her.

My turn to offer up a proper congratulations for your impending family expansion.

I think it’s been long enough for me to drop by… I wanted to let the ladies dominate the conversation (after all… this is a “Girls Trip” TR).

Congratulations again.
Looking forward to the next update as well.

Thank you, friend...I appreciate it.

safe travels! good luck to them! you and Mark are wonderful supporters!!

We love our wrestling boys and try to go watch them as often as we can.

 

[KatMark]

Hi Kathy. I am very late to the party but here.

First off & most important CONGRATULATIONS on 5 years cancer free!!! That is such great news!!

And speaking of news Congrats to all for the impending engagement!! That is great. They make a great couple.

What great pics of you & the girls. You all take great pics together!!

You were very brave to fly alone. I know I would not be to keen on it but you did very well.

What a great start with DTD & shopping & ice cream!!

Looking forward to reading more!

Elaine, good to see you again. Thanks for the congrats on my health and the engagement--such good news the last couple of weeks.

I'm glad you are enjoying the TR. It was a major stepping stone for me to fly alone.

I just found your TR and am all caught up. Congratulations on being cancer-free!! I'm so happy for you And how exciting that your son is going to propose soon! 2012 is turning out to be such an amazing year for you and our family as well Can't wait to read more about your trip

Thank you so much for joining. 2012 is off to a great start. And I can't wait for 2014.

Congratulations Kathy!

Thank you; haven't seen you in awhile and hop[e you are doing well.

I hope you had a safe, fun trip!

Thanks, it was a safe trip. Unfortunately, we ended up taking third and not first, but they battled back and you can't ask for more than that.

Hurray for Markie and Alisha!!!!


I am glad it is in a few years though-they are soooo young!!

They are young; but I think a l ot of people are going back to the way it was years and years ago and getting married a little earlier than they have been age wise (I was 25). Markie will be 26 when he marries and I think that is a good age.

Aww...big Congrats to Markie and Alisha! Was away all week, so missed the exciting news!! They look like such a sweet couple.

Thanks, Christine. They are a sweet couple, and she will make a beautiful bride.

Congrats on all the great news!

Thanks, Lessa.

 

[KatMark]

Congrats to your family!! Exciting news!!!!! wish the new bride and groom our best!!

Thanks, Christie...appreciate it.


Okay, the dinner timer just beeped. As soon as we eat and I finish the dishes, an update (or perhaps even two) will be forthcoming.

 

[KatMark]

So I left you off with the four of us riding the Carousel. It was a nice ride.

After that, we headed off to our lunch and we were able to get in a few minutes after checking in.

I didn't get a lot of pictures at the meal, but I took a few.

Avery had the kids PBJ:

My sandwich and chips (love those chips):

Cayley having a drink:

From there, we headed towards Adventureland. We stopped at the bridge to have some photopass pictures taken:

After that, we stopped here and saw:

Then the girls wanted to do something they had never donen and, truthfully, I hadn't done in years (those steps are a killer when you reach my age):

After that it was time for a Dole Whip:

We then decided we were ready to go back to the resort, get into some warmer clothese for the evening weather, and head to another park.

As we were nearing the front of Main Street, we realized it was time for the parade. We decided to pop a squat and watch the parade.

Parade pictures in next post

 

[onelilspark]

Thanks, Kelly. I may come to you for advice.

Anytime, just let me know

I loved the pictures of the treehouse. When I went for the first time my parents told me we had time for one more ride before we left and I picked the Treehouse

 

[KatMark]

We sat on the curb right across the street from the Train Station on Main Street. These turned out to be great seats as it turns out the parade was only going up to the hub and then turning around and going back because of the construction in Frontierland.

The kids got lots of high fives from the characters and they had a ball.

Here are some of my better shots of the parade:

Up next, back at the resort and our evening at Epcot

 

[jenseib]

Nice lunch!!!

 

[triciari]

Congratulations!

I couldn't help noticing that this fabulous finale was foreshadowed in the title of your TR!

 

[amandaw]

The photopass pictures are all very cute!

I think the last time I went into the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse was my very 1st trip as a kid back in 1987.

Great parade pictures!

 

[jecskc]

We love the Swiss Family Tree House. It really is cool.

The girls look like they are enjoying their dole whip.

Loved the parade photos. We have yet to see that parade. Next time !!

Congrats on your good news!!! That gets you one step closer to grandchildren